SUZUYAKI Pottery Seminar in Sichuan China 中国四川成都にて石川県伝統工芸品珠洲焼（すずやき）篠原敬氏の講座を開催

In May, we visited Chengdu and Ya’an in Sichuan Province, where we held a lecture on Suzu-yaki pottery from Oku-Noto, Ishikawa.

In Chengdu, there seems to be a higher number of customers who favor the dark, mysterious, and beautiful Suzu-yaki compared to other regions. I had long wondered if this was a coincidence, and during this trip, the mystery was finally solved.

Sichuan has a long tradition of producing black pottery and clay pots (such as 荥経黒砂Yingjing Black Sand), which are an integral part of daily life. According to local customers, this makes Suzu-yaki feel very familiar and approachable. Visiting local archaeological museums, the production areas of Yingjing Black Sand, and local potters also helped deepen our understanding. We plan to share more about this in the future.

This time, customers who had previously purchased Suzu-yaki online wanted to learn more about it. Shiha Tea & Comfort organized and provided interpretation for a lecture by Suzu-yaki potter Takashi Shinohara in Chengdu.

People interested in Suzu-yaki gathered at a customer’s home. In a garden party–like atmosphere, we explained the history of Suzu-yaki, its production methods, and its unique characteristics.

The guests were impressed to learn that the potter personally collects clay from the mountains and tests its texture and aroma. They also found it fascinating to learn about the significance of firing in a wood kiln and how to appreciate the landscapes created by natural glazes. It was clear that their interest in Suzu-yaki deepened even further.

5月に四川の成都や雅安を訪ねました。現地の方々に向けた石川県奥能登の珠洲焼講座を行いました。

成都には日本の黒く妖艶で美しい珠洲焼を好まれるお客様が他の地域よりも多く、偶然なのかとずっと気になっていましたが、今回の旅で謎が解けました。

四川には黒い陶器や土鍋（荥経黒砂）を古くから作っていて、それが生活の中にあり、お客様曰く珠洲焼にとても親しみがあるそうです。また現地の遺跡博物館や荥経黒砂の産地、陶芸家を訪ねることでより理解ができました。このことは以後紹介予定です。

さて、今回、これまでオンラインで購入していただいたお客様が、もっと珠洲焼のことを知りたいとのことで、Shiha Tea & Comfortが企画と通訳を行い、四川省成都で珠洲焼作家篠原敬さんによるレクチャーを開催しました。

お客様宅に珠洲焼に興味がある方が集まってくれました。ガーデンパーティーのような雰囲気で珠洲焼の歴史、制作方法、特徴などをご説明。

The guests were impressed to learn that the potter personally collects clay from the mountains and tests its texture and aroma. They also found it fascinating to learn about the significance of firing in a wood kiln and how to appreciate the landscapes created by natural glazes. It was clear that their interest in Suzu-yaki deepened even further.

It was a wonderful cultural exchange through pottery. The customers mentioned that they meet with friends several times a month to enjoy tea outdoors. They also brew jasmine tea in their Suzu-yaki teapots.

It was a wonderful cultural exchange through pottery. The customers mentioned that they meet with friends several times a month to enjoy tea outdoors. They also brew jasmine tea in their Suzu-yaki teapots.

We would be delighted to hold more of these exchanges locally and share the enjoyment with everyone.

作家さんが山に土をご自身で取りに行き、土の味や香りを確かめていることなどを知り感心されていました。新鮮だったようです。薪窯で焼くことの意味、自然釉が作る景色の味わい方などなどの説明し、ますますご興味を持っていただけたと感じました。

器を通しての文化交流、とても素敵な時間でした。

外の空気を味わいながらご友人と月に数回集まり、お茶を楽しまれるとのこと。珠洲焼の急須では茉莉花茶を淹れてくださっているようです。